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AnimeCon: Run Thessaloniki V Celebrates Japan Pop Culture

Thessaloniki recently hosted AnimeCon, celebrating Japanese pop culture and attracting over 4,000 attendees.

Study: Short-term Rentals Account for 21.5% of All Stays in Greece

Short-term rental activity is here to stay, contributing to the Greek economy and covering the growing demand for tourist accommodation.

Greece’s New Airbnb Rules to Take Effect in the New Year, Says Minister

Greece’s new short-term rental regulations, which include taxation, will go into effect at the beginning of the new year.

OiNotika 2023 to Show More than 300 Labels to Wine Lovers in Athens

Wine lovers will have the chance on October 30 to discover Cretan wine at the OiNotika 2023 event in Athens that will include 30 wineries and over 300 labels.

Paros to Show its Best at Tourism Exhibitions in Key Markets

The Municipality of Paros will attend a number of tourism shows and events in November as part of a strategy to promote the island in key markets.

UK Travel Market Gets to Know Greece’s Adventure Tourism Experiences

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) introduced Greece’s adventure tourism experiences to the UK market.

Amorgos Getting Ready for its 14th International Film Festival

From 12 to 17 November, Amorgos will host the 14th International Short Film Festival with films from around the world.

Costa Navarino and Culinary Institute of America Launch Cooking Programs

Costa Navarino will partner with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to offer exclusive 2024 cooking programs.

Peloponnese: Pylos to Celebrate 196th Battle of Navarino

The town of Pylos in the Peloponnese will host the Navarinia 2023 to celebrate the 196th Battle of Navarino, a historic event honoring Greece's independence.

Messinia Terroirs Wine Festival 2023 Attracts Hundreds of Visitors

Over 600 visitors had the opportunity to taste wines from 10 Messinian producers at the 1st Messinia Terroirs Wine Festival held at the Navarino Agora at Costa Navarino.

Autohellas Hertz Presents Fiat Van Models at Cargo Truck & Van Expo in Athens

Autohellas Hertz presented Fiat’s latest solutions for van transport at the “Supply Chain & Logistics - Cargo Truck & Van Expo” in Athens.

Greece Driving Green Tourism Practices with Sustainable Travel AGORA Initiative

The GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, launched the Sustainable Travel AGORA initiative aimed at driving sustainability efforts in tourism.

Holland America Line’s ‘Nieuw Statendam’ Cruise Ship Comes to Piraeus

The Nieuw Statendam vessel of Holland America Line was presented to a group of Greek travel agents and tourism professionals while it was docked in the port of Piraeus.

Crete’s Creta Maris Resort Successfully Conducts Fire Drill

Crete's Creta Maris Resort, a member of Metaxa Hospitality Group, recently conducted its annual fire drill successfully.

WTTC Reveals Theme, Agenda for 2023 Global Summit in Kigali, Rwanda

The WTTC announced that “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future” will be will be the key theme for its 23rd Global Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, this November.

Greece Joins UNWTO’s Sustainable Tourism Event in Riyadh

Greece participated in the UNWTO’s ‘Tourism and Green Investments’ conference in Riyadh and committed to sustainable practices.

UNWTO: Tourism Needs Better-targeted Investments for People, Planet

On World Tourism Day 2023, global leaders united around a shared determination to invest in the sector’s growth and transformation.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport Serves ‘Greek Breakfast’ to Travelers

The “Greek Breakfast” experience was presented at the Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” in celebration of World Tourism Day 2023.

WTM London Highlights Importance of Sustainability to Mark World Tourism Day

To highlight the importance of sustainability in tourism, World Travel Market has unveiled a program of sustainability sessions to run during WTM London 2023 in November.

Olympia Forum IV Explores Sustainable Tourism Benefits for Greece

This year’s Olympia Forum IV focused on the benefits of sustainable tourism policies and development on local communities.